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\smallskip{\bf   \centerline {Mathematics 108, Calculus II for Business}}\smallskip
{\centerline {Spring Semester 2000}}\smallskip
{\centerline{General Information for Section 07}}\medskip

\smallskip{\bf  Textbook:} ``Calculus for business and social sciences'',
 by  Alex Himonas and Alan Howard. Available in the bookstore (many of you will have
copies from 105).

\smallskip{\bf  Instructor:} Professor Matthew Dyer  

\qquad Office Hours -  Mon.  10:30-11:30 pm or
by appointment.

\qquad Office - CCMB 201
 
\qquad Phone - 631-6082 

\qquad Email - dyer.1@nd.edu

%\qquad Math108 Web page - http://www.nd.edu/$\sim$mdyer/math\_108 



\smallskip{\bf  Time and Place:} Section 07 MWF 12:50-1:40 pm in DeBartolo 136

\smallskip{\bf  Objectives:} The main objective of Math 108 is to learn 
mathematical concepts, techniques, and ideas that are useful in solving and
understanding real life problems which arise in economics and business.
Therefore most mathematical concepts are introduced through
interesting business problems.
 Furthermore by using available computer technology,
real life problems which may lead to non-trivial computations
and  graphics are considered.  Familiarization of the students with
current computer technology is another objective of Math 108.

\smallskip{\bf  Electronic Course Information:} Information for this
course - exam dates,
homework assignments, computer assignments, etc. may be
found through the web at

\qquad http://www.nd.edu/$\sim$dyer/math\_108/general.html


\smallskip{\bf  Assessment and Exam Dates/Locations:}

 {$\bullet$} 100 points - Exam 1: Thursday, February 10: FITZ 356 


 {$\bullet$} 100 points - Exam 2: Tuesday, March 7: DBRT 129  

 {$\bullet$} 100 points - Exam 3: Thursday, April 13: DBRT 129

 {$\bullet$} 150 points - Final Exam: Friday, May
12, 1:45 - 3:45 pm:  Location to be announced 

 {$\bullet$} 50 points - weekly homework
assignments, 4 computer assignments, 
class activities.  \smallskip
\smallskip TOTAL = 500 possible points 

Cutoffs for major grades (A, B, C, D, F) will be assigned for
 each exam and
announced in class so students have some indication of their level of
performance. Your final grade will be assigned on the basis of your final
score out of 500.

\smallskip{\bf   Missed exams } 
 Note that here will be three Midterm Exams 
         and a Final Exam.  A student who misses an examination will
receive {\sl  zero points } for that exam unless he or she has written
permission from the Dean of the  First Year of Studies.  
  Please be aware that  travel plans,  sleeping in, defective
alarm clocks etc are {\sl  not }  considered to be a valid excuse by the
Dean of the First year of Studies!
 If you have a
valid excuse (illness, excused athletic absence etc) for missing an exam,
please see me asap (preferably before the exam) and a makeup
exam will be scheduled. \smallskip 

\smallskip{\bf   Exam conflicts } 
  Students with {\sl  more than 2} finals in one day, or
{\sl  more  than 3} finals in a  24  hour period, may negotiate to change
the time of one of these finals.  If you intend to request to have the time
of your Math 108 final changed, you must talk to your instructor by  April 
17. 
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\smallskip{\bf   Honor Code } 
 Both examinations and homework are conducted under the honor code. 
While collaboration in small groups  in doing homework is permitted (and
strongly encouraged) in this course,   copying is not.  Exams are closed
book and are to be done completely by yourself with no help from others.
 

\smallskip{\bf  Homework:} Homework problems from the text will be
 assigned each class meeting
and collected on the following Wednesday.  
You are encouraged to work on homework problems in groups, but the
assignments must be turned in individually. And remember that you will not
learn anything by simply copying another student's work. The main purpose
of the homework is to help you learn the material. Experience shows that
students who take their homework seriously do very well in the quizzes and
exams because they have a better understanding of the material.

\smallskip{\bf  Computer Homework:} In addition to ``regular'' homework problems,
there will be four
computer assignments using the program Mathematica
 due on the following dates:\smallskip

 {$\bullet$}  Computer Homework 1 Due on Wednesday, February 9

 {$\bullet$}  Computer Homework 2 Due on Wednesday, March 1

 {$\bullet$}  Computer Homework 3 Due on Wednesday, March 29

 {$\bullet$}  Computer Homework 4 Due on Wednesday, April 19\smallskip\smallskip

 These assignments may be
done (and turned in) as a group of 2 or 3 if you wish.  However, if done in
a group, you are under the
Honor Code that you actually participated.



 



\smallskip{\bf   Homework collection policy:}
Homework assignments are due on the scheduled date either in class or in my
office/mail box in the
math building by 2:00pm  that day. Because of the
dropping of the three lowest homework scores, absolutely no
late  homework will be accepted, except in the case of extended illness.

\smallskip{\bf    Class Attendance } 
  A first-year student who accumulates more than 3
unexcused absences may be given an F.  
\smallskip{\bf  Classroom Policies:} On a typical class day, I will spend the
beginning of class answering questions, with the remainder of the class being the day's
``lecture''.  I will sometimes set aside some class time for 
you to work on Activity Sheets alone or in small groups under my
supervision, and these will sometimes be collected for grading. 

   If
you have numerous questions on some topic, you should come to see me before
the next class as there will likely not be sufficient time to answer all of
your questions. During ``lectures'' you are encouraged to actively
participate by answering and asking questions. I hope you will find the
classes interesting and worthwhile. \smallskip

Please do your best to show up on time and quietly enter
the room when this is not possible. Please remember to respect
your colleagues who are here to learn.  Indeed, class disruptions
will {\sl  not } be tolerated and the offending parties will be asked to
leave.

\smallskip{\bf  Study Suggestions:} After each lecture, it is often useful to go back
over it.  Ask
yourself what is the main problem of the day and then its solution.
Rewrite your notes
in your own words if that helps.  Read the corresponding
 section(s) of the
Lecture Notes
and see if the examples there make sense. Then begin the homework
problems. If you
have questions, try to get help before the next class.
It will also be very helpful to you to look over the portion of the text to
be covered next class and come to class prepared with questions about any
part of the material that is unclear to you.


\smallskip{\bf   Getting Help } 
 
{$\bullet$}  See me in office hours or make an appointment. You are welcome
to drop in, but please understand that  I may not be
there or have other scheduled meetings if you have not made an appointment.
 
  {$\bullet$}   
 There will be twice-weekly  help sessions organized by the math department
Tuesdays and Thursdays in Nieuwland 127 (location to be confirmed)
  



 {$\bullet$} 
You may also obtain valuable assistance from the 
Learning Resources
Center (LRC) 
 in the
First Year of Studies:
 {\bf Math 108 Tutoring Program},  
 {\bf  Mathematics 108
Workshops}  (Sunday 6:30-8:30 PM in the LRC) and  
{\bf Collaborative Learning Program}
Wednesday 3:30-5:30 PM in
the main room of the LRC.
 You must sign up for the Collaborative Learning Program or Tutoring
Program with Ms Nahid Erfan, Director of LRC, if you wish to participate
and regular attendance is then  required. Sign-up and regular attendance
are {\sl not } required for the Math 108 Workshops. All LRC programs
will begin January 26, 2000.
 
 
 


  

 {$\bullet$}  There will be someone available 4 hours a week in the DeBartolo
computer lab to help with the computer assignments (times to be announced).
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\smallskip{\bf  Calculators:} Calculators may be used on all homework
 assignments and
exams. 

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